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How Automation and API Integration Optimize LTL Claims Management

MercuryGate

Billions of dollars in freight claims are filed each year against less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers for things like lost or stolen goods, overcharges, or return authorization (RA) cases. For a major carrier, that adds up to tens of thousands of LTL claims every year. Each claim needs to be processed and adjudicated with the shipper. The post How Automation and API Integration Optimize LTL Claims Management appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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What’s the Cheapest Way to Ship Personal Belongings Overseas?

I.C.E. Transport

So you’ve decided it’s time to pick up stakes and transplant from the good old USA to a new home over the water. Maybe it’s to fulfill a lifelong dream to relocate to your country of origin in retirement, or you’re following a golden business opportunity. Whatever the case, as you make your plans you want to keep costs as low as possible. So let’s look at the cheapest way to ship your personal belongings overseas.

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Building a High-Performance Carrier Network with Barry Aumiller

The Logistics of Logistics

Barry Aumiller and Joe Lynch discuss building a high-performance carrier network. Barry is the Founder of Bear Ventures , a transportation advisory that helps shippers develop high-performance carrier networks. About Barry Aumiller Barry Aumiller ‘s 18-year transportation journey began as an intern at North America’s largest refrigerated trucking company.

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Nuvve Deploys Its First V2G-Capable School Bus Chargers in New Mexico

NGT News

Nuvve Holding Corp. has commissioned its first deployment in New Mexico in collaboration with Las Cruces Public Schools. The second-largest school district in New Mexico, Las Cruces Public Schools engaged Nuvve to deploy five vehicle-to-grid (V2G)-capable DC fast chargers and seven Nuvve Level II PowerPorts, aimed at supporting the school district’s transition to electric school […] The post Nuvve Deploys Its First V2G-Capable School Bus Chargers in New Mexico appeared first on NGT N

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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Pair of U.S. Railroads Halt Grain Shipments into Mexico Over Backlogs

Supply Chain Brain

BNSF stopped issuing permits for trains carrying grain into Mexico between August 21 and September 20, before extending the policy through September 30.

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Overcoming the Last Mile Delivery Challenge

Loginext

Explore how last mile delivery software, route optimization, and automation can overcome delivery challenges. Learn key strategies for efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable last mile operations. The post Overcoming the Last Mile Delivery Challenge appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Trucking largely critical of California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule

Overdrive Online

The EPA's comment period closed on CARB's waiver request to allow its Advanced Clean Fleets rule to take effect. While most of the 400-plus comments supported a waiver, many in trucking raised concerns over the rule and its impacts.

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Podcast | The Barrier to Fulfillment Automation Is Coming Down

Supply Chain Brain

Call smaller warehouses finally afford the automation they need to complete with larger operators?

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Service, keen business sense drive small fleet's longevity

Overdrive Online

A 27-year customer relationship with dedicated weekly runs is a big part of what sustains the six-truck fleet, today a debt-free business due to the keen business sense of owners Paul and Michelle Rissler.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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CMA CGM Planning to Acquire Operator for Brazil's Largest Shipping Terminal

Supply Chain Brain

The deal was first announced on September 22, with CMA CGM aiming to pay 6.3 billion reais ($1.13 billion) up front to buy a 47.6% stake in Santos Brasil.

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Scope 3 CO2 Reporting is in the Spotlight

Logistics Business Magazine

With the second deadline for Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) compliance on the horizon, now is the time for shippers that qualify as “large undertakings” to take action – or risk not meeting the impending deadline, as Eric Geerts (pictured), Senior Director of Product Management at Descartes , outlines. The second wave Sustainability has long since ceased to be a semi-vague term that companies use within their marketing and corporate communications to appease customers, partners

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Maryland Sues Owner and Operator of Ship That Crashed into Baltimore Bridge

Supply Chain Brain

This comes a week after the DOJ filed a $100 million claim against the Singapore-based companies that own and manage the Dali container ship.

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UL Solutions in Europe Certifies Alpitronic HYC400 Electric Vehicle Charger

NGT News

The Alpitronic HYC400 is the first 400-kW fast electric vehicle charger to achieve UL certification from UL Solutions in Europe to UL 2202, the Standard for DC Charging Equipment for Electric Vehicles, a U.S. standard. This marks Alpitronic’s formal entry into the North American market. “This achievement reinforces UL Solutions’ growth and focus on capabilities […] The post UL Solutions in Europe Certifies Alpitronic HYC400 Electric Vehicle Charger appeared first on NGT News.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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CMA CGM Planning to Acquire Operator of Brazil's Largest Shipping Terminal

Supply Chain Brain

The deal was first announced on September 22, with CMA CGM aiming to pay 6.3 billion reais ($1.13 billion) up front to buy a 47.6% stake in Santos Brasil.

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Volvo Trucks Delivers 70 VNR Electric Trucks as Part of $21.5M Grant Program

NGT News

Volvo Trucks North America has successfully delivered 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of a $21.5 million funding initiative supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). The project, named “SWITCH-ON,” has deployed these zero-tailpipe-emission trucks to several fleets across Southern California for regional freight […] The post Volvo Trucks Delivers 70 VNR Electric Trucks as Part of $21.5M Grant Program appeared

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Pallet Stability Range Expanded

Logistics Business Magazine

Samson Pallet Stability, part of the Samuel Grant Group, is proud to announce new additions to the award-winning Samson Nano range. By adding the rotating arm machine and fully automated pallet wrapping lines to the offering, the team are now able to offer even more solutions, especially to companies who need to wrap high volumes of pallets 24/7. The rotating arm machine was added in response to popular demand.

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In Her Lane: How Empowering Women Fuels Jerri Baez

Women in Trucking

Jerri Baez shares how training and empowering other professional drivers fuels her career in trucking.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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eBook: Decarbonisation of Transport Operations

Logistics Business Magazine

In this eBook , entitled Decarbonisation of Transport Operations, Editor Peter MacLeod delves into the comprehensive efforts of Girteka , a Vilnius-based international logistics company, to tackle the environmental challenges facing the transport industry. As one of Europe’s largest logistics operators, Girteka is committed to achieving ambitious sustainability goals.

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Electric Mobility: A Comprehensive Overview

Log-hub

We have all heard the buzz around electric mobility, but many of us still struggle to grasp the basics: What exactly is it? Why is it so important? And how does it work? Electric mobility represents a transformative shift in transportation, moving away from traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles towards electric-powered alternatives. This evolution is driven by the pressing need for sustainability, innovation, and energy efficiency.

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Solutions30, Connected Kerb Partner to Deploy EV Charging Network in U.K.

NGT News

Solutions30, a provider of solutions for new digital technologies, and United Kingdom-based public charging operator Connected Kerb have formed a strategic partnership to deploy a electric vehicle charging (EVC) network in the southeastern United Kingdom. Through this multiyear, multimillion-pound framework contract, Solutions30 is responsible for installing thousands of fast-charging points (up to 22 kW) across […] The post Solutions30, Connected Kerb Partner to Deploy EV Charging Network

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Stord Expands Customer Experience Software with Shipment Protection in Checkout

Stord

Turnkey customizable solution provides peace of mind against loss, damage, and theft to customer packages. ATLANTA, September 24, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced Stord Shipment Protection to guard customers against lost, damaged and stolen orders, and improve revenue and customer service for brands of all sizes.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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How Section 321 is Revolutionizing eCommerce Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

Many businesses navigate Section 321 by partnering with third-party logistics providers, especially those with expertise in U.S.-Canada cross-border operations.

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Vancouver Port’s Grain Workers Go on Strike in Middle of Harvest Season

Supply Chain Brain

Vancouver handled about 52% of grain produced across Canada last year, according to the Grain Growers of Canada trade group.

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